Strategies to End Homelessness

A New Era The organization, Strategies to End Homelessness, evolved from its 2007 focus on homelessness response to a broader mission emphasizing prevention and data-driven solutions…

Our roles in the community have changed considerably. We’ve gone from an organization that only addressed homelessness in the past tense, after it had occurred, to being one that is focused on preventing homelessness before it happens. #EndHomelessness
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In 2024, more than 11,000 people were served by the entire local homeless services system. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

In 2024, 662 people were served in Shelter Diversion and did not experience the trauma of homelessness. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

In 2024, more than 35,000 calls were made to our Central Access Point Helpline. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

1,823 people spent part of 2024 experiencing street homelessness. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

In 2024, 446 families slept in emergency shelters in Cincinnati. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

In 2024, 50% of our homeless population are under the age of 35. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

In 2024, 23% of our homeless population are children under the age of 18. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

In 2024, 6,570 people experienced homelessness in Cincinnati. #EndHomelessness #HomelessnessAwareness #2024Snapshot

Notre Dame researchers are studying Cincinnati's homelessness prevention efforts The university’s Lab for Economic Opportunities works with service providers to evaluate poverty interventions.

"The main policy change we would like to achieve would be convincing the federal government ... that we could make better use of the same funding they're already giving us, if they would just allow us to shift a portion of that funding toward prevention activities." #EndHomelessness

Housing Stability Collaborative - Strategies to End Homelessness The Housing Stability Collaborative uses data and predictive data analytics to identify families in the early stages of a housing crisis.

The Housing Stability Collaborative prevents homelessness before a household may even know they are at risk of homelessness. #EndHomelessness #HousingStability

Shelter Diversion: A best practice to prevent homelessness Shelter Diversion is one of the best ways to prevent and reduce homelessness. And the most cost effective intervention. But how does it work?

Preventing homelessness is more important than ever. Learn more about our long-time homelessness prevention program, Shelter Diversion. #EndHomelessness #Homelessness

More people are without housing in Hamilton County — including families and those not staying in shelters Data from Strategies to End Homelessness suggests the number of people without housing who are not staying in local shelters has doubled in the last two years. There is evidence the number of…

In case you missed it - unsheltered homelessness in Hamilton County doubled in the last two years. #EndHomelessness #Homelessness

Street Reach - Help neighbors in need - Strategies to End Homelessness Street Reach is an app for Android or iOS that allows you to report people experiencing homelessness to our Central Access Point Helpline.

With all the rain and flooding, please help us reach folks who may be sleeping unsheltered by downloading and using the Street Reach app. #EndHomelessness #StreetReach

Homeless to Homes Plan - Strategies to End Homelessness This is an update on the Homeless to Homes Plan which is the community’s coordinated response to homelessness among single adults.

Read an update on our community's Homeless to Homes plan. Exits from the shelters to positive housing outcomes have soared, read why. #EndHomelessness #Homelessness

Two Years in a Place Where Homelessness Ends A reporter and photographer documented the lives of residents and staff at the Lenniger, a permanent supportive housing complex in New York City.

It is possible to end chronic homelessness. Permanent Supportive Housing is a major tool that communities, including here in Cincinnati, use to end chronic homelessness. #EndHomelessness #Homelessness #ChronicHomelessness

The invisible homeless crisis that official statistics miss Working full time and homeless in America.

Read an interview with Brian Goldstone who recently published "There Is No Place For Us."
"His reporting challenges the longstanding American narrative connecting homelessness with unemployment or an unwillingness to work." #EndHomelessness
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RentConnect - Strategies to End Homelessness RentConnect reduces the number of people experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. And it increases available, safe housing options.

Find out how RentConnect is connecting local property owners to households in our supportive housing programs and Shelter Diversion. #EndHomelessness #AffordableHousing

New Cincinnati Tenants' Guide aims to empower renters with information The Tenants’ Guide includes information on evictions, how to get rent and utility assistance, and how to legally withhold rent if your landlord fails to keep the property habitable.

"Council Member Meeka Owens has been working on the Tenants’ Guide for the past few years."
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More people are without housing in Hamilton County — including families and those not staying in shelters Data from Strategies to End Homelessness suggests the number of people without housing who are not staying in local shelters has doubled in the last two years. There is evidence the number of…

"The rise is especially sharp for those who aren't staying in shelters. STEH President Kevin Finn told Cincinnati Edition that number has doubled."
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Homelessness rose in Hamilton County in 2024, and fewer people got help Now an expanded program aims to prevent people from losing their housing in the first place.

Tune in to Cincinnati Edition TODAY at about 12:30pm to hear our President & CEO, Kevin Finn, talk about the state of homelessness in Cincinnati and programs that are working to prevent homelessness. #EndHomelessness

Columbus eviction crisis set to get worse as pandemic era federal funding runs out COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — More people face eviction in Columbus than any other major city in Ohio and support for those struggling to stay in their homes is running out.  NBC4 Investigates…

“Data from the Eviction Lab shows that in the last month, [Columbus] had 2,355 eviction filings, Cincinnati had 1,158 and Cleveland had 543. “

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Street Reach - Help neighbors in need - Strategies to End Homelessness Street Reach is an app for Android or iOS that allows you to report people experiencing homelessness to our Central Access Point Helpline.

When you see people who may be experiencing homelessness in Greater Cincinnati, use the app to let us know their location. Street Outreach workers engage with people experiencing homelessness every day. And start them on their journey off the street. #EndHomelessness #Homelessness

Why were evictions in Hamilton County so high in 2024? We discuss why evictions are up, hear what rights tenants have and get the perspective of landlords.

Yesterday's Cincinnati Edition discussed evictions and why they were so high in Hamilton County in 2024. #EndHomelessness

Strategies to End Homelessness is requesting applicants for NEW and RENEWAL programs to serve the needs of the homeless population in Cincinnati/Hamilton County through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) funds.
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Strategies to End Homelessness is requesting applicants for NEW and RENEWAL programs to serve the needs of the homeless population in Cincinnati/Hamilton County through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) funds. Learn more:

All CoC-funded agency staff and management as well as community member and partners in the Homeless Services arena are invited to attend. #EndHomelessness

The Annual CoC Governance Meeting provides an overview of local CoC operations including the review of the CoC Charter, CoC Board/Homeless Clearinghouse membership, Policy Updates, and general CoC information.
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The CoC Orientation will cover the function and responsibility of the Continuum of Care in Cincinnati/Hamilton County as well as the HUD Application and Funding processes for new and renewal grant projects to house persons experiencing homelessness.
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"There aren't enough homes in the U.S. to keep up with demand, with some estimates putting total housing shortage in the millions of units." #EndHomelessness #AffordableHousing